Marion C. Blakey, President and CEO of AIA, made a statement in support of the on-going negotiations between the White House and Congressional leadership to avoid the fiscal cliff. According to Blakey, "It is imperative that we set aside the looming disaster that sequestration would bring, both to our national security and our economy, and at the same time provide our country with a path to fundamental fiscal reform that provides stability and addresses the drivers of our deficit and our debt."
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As one of 9 exemplary schools in 8 states, Centerville High School (Centerville, OH) has been selected by SME Education Foundation for its PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program. SME Education Foundation CEO Bart A. Aslin noted this school's exceptional advanced manufacturing curriculum, dedicated instructors, and involvement with local industry, which combine to provide "right mix of academic and real-world experience."
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Pump Testing for Rotodynamic Pumps webinar, last of 2012 season, will take place December 18 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm EST. To be led by Pentair's Jim Swetye, webinar will cover scope of Rotodynamic Pumps for Hydraulic Performance Acceptance Tests (ANSI/HI 14.6) Standard. Various aspects of said standard include terms and definitions, guarantee point and duty points for pump acceptance tests, specific usage, and performance test acceptance grades and tolerances.
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ANSI and Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will co-host Addressing National Priorities through Standards workshop, which will take place December 11, 2012 in Arlington, VA and address issues surrounding use of private-sector standards by government agencies. Industry and government leaders, via interactive panel discussions, will explore opportunities and challenges associated with identifying and referencing private-sector standards in federal regulations.
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University of Michigan professor, author, and change management expert Jeffrey K. Liker, Ph.D. will keynote Lean and Six Sigma Conference, which will take place March 4–5, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ and feature "Sustaining Results" theme. With 50+ sessions, event will provide new applications of lean and Six Sigma, examine future of said methodologies, and show how they can be applied to various industries. Attendees will learn how to achieve results and extend achievements.
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EPA and Department of Justice announced settlement with Yuan Cheng International Group, Inc. and NST, Inc., which resolves allegations that, from 2006 to 2011, companies imported and introduced into commerce 17,521 recreational vehicles, highway motorcycles, and nonroad spark ignition engines without proper EPA certifications required under Clean Air Act to prevent excess emissions of pollutants. Both companies have ceased importing vehicles and engines and are now dissolved.
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CEA® announced International CES® Best of Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award honorees for their advancements across 29 consumer electronics product categories, including 2 new trend-focused categories: Accessible and Universal Design Technologies, and Tech for Better World. According to senior VP of events and conferences Karen Chupka, "Adding two new categories to the awards allows for more cutting-edge technologies to enter and be discovered."
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During NASA Technology Days showcase, taking place at the Cleveland Public Auditorium and Conference Center, participants from industry, academia, and U.S. Government will discuss strategy development, partnerships, and methods to foster technology transfer and innovation. Free public event will feature NASA-funded technologies available for transfer to aerospace, advanced-energy, automotive, innovative manufacturing, and human-health industries.
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As one of 9 exemplary schools in 8 states, Jackson Area Career Center (JACC) has been selected by SME Education Foundation for its 2013 PRIME (Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education) program. SME Education Foundation CEO Bart A. Aslin said JACC is working to develop Michigan's skilled manufacturing labor force and noted its "disciplined manufacturing course of study," business and industry involvement, as well as tech-based summer camps, scholarships, and robotic competitions.
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FABTECH 2012 saw record high first day attendance, bolstering number of sales, and well-attended education programs and special events. Show organizers report 25,903 attendees walked 450,000+ net ft² of floor space at Las Vegas Convention Center to see live equipment demonstrations and compare products side-by-side. Held simultaneously with 3-day expo, FABTECH educational conference included sessions on trending topics in manufacturing.
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AEM recognizes 4 companies who have achieved "milestone member" status in 2012, a designation that highlights their industry support through longtime and continuous participation in the association. Gorman-Rupp Company in Mansfield, OH is the latest company achieving 75-year AEM member status. Companies achieving 25-year-member status include: HUSCO International in Waukesha, WI; Leon's Manufacturing Company in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada; and Master Craft Industrial Equipment in Tifton, GA.
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As accounced by ISPE during Plenary Session at 2012 Annual Meeting, Merck's Vaccine Bulk Manufacturing Facility (VBF) Program of Projects is Overall Winner of 2012 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) program. Merck responded to projected production shortfall for Varicella product franchise by delivering Vaccine Bulk Manufacturing Facility (VBF) Program of Projects in Durham, NC. This 214,000 ft² facility doubled output of vaccine used for chicken pox and shingles.
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Department of Transportation’s FAA, airlines, and aviation labor unions announced partnership with NTSB to share summarized safety information that could help prevent accidents. Shared through initiative called the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing Executive Board, information will help NTSB determine if an accident is a unique event or an indication of systemic risks. Under ASIAS, airlines and unions already voluntarily share safety information with FAA to identify trends.
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